Indian car maker Mahindra & Mahindra says the Environmental Protection Agency cleared it to sell compact pickup trucks in the U.S., a Wall Street Journal report says. The company’s much-anticipated entry into the auto market here could shake up the intensely competitive pickup-truck market here. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Volksagen USA chief Stefan Jacoby to head new firm.
In fact, we’ve got three of them! After introducing the diesel power plant last year, Volkswagen of America greatly underestimated US demand, so these units were scarcer than a broken Maytag. Not to fear, we’re making up for it! Stop by and take a look at these fuel-sipping, fun to drive Golfs today!
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I had a chance to see the new Jetta up-close and drive it, as well as some of it’s Japanese competitors, and I can tell you first hand, this headline is spot on!
The new Jetta is:
Check out this review from USA Today.
New 2011 Volkswagen Jetta blasts its rivals off the road – USATODAY.com
Technorati Tags: 2011 Jetta,Volkswagen Jetta
After months of rumors and speculation Volkswagen has finally agreed to let the Jetta and the Sportwagen go their separate ways. Starting in August when the 2011 models goes on sale The Jetta Sportwagen will distance it self from the Jetta line up and become simply the “SportWagen” .
There are other changes along with the name change, the panorama roof is no longer available on the S model, multifunction steering wheel becomes standard on SE and TDI, and two new packages have been added to SE and TDI models:
Panoramic Sunroof & 17” Alloy Wheels — power tilting & sliding panoramic sunroof & 17” Porto alloy wheels w/ all-season tires for $1,750
Premium Package — power tilting & sliding panoramic sunroof, RNS 315 touch-screen navigation system, MDI w/ iPod® cable, & 17” Porto alloy wheels w/ all-season tires for $2,550
Look for the 2011 Volkswagen Sportwagen to arrive in August at your local dealership starting at $19,825 before destination.
Source: Ask a VW Sales Guy
The new Passat will probably be available late 2011 as a 2012 model.
More details on Volkswagen’s next-generation Passat – MotorAuthority
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This July 2010 photo shows the progress of the Volkswagen manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tenn., at the 2nd anniversary of the announcement to build the plant. The Volkswagen Academy training facility is situated to the right of the main plant and the on-site supplier park is to the upper left.
The NCC (for New Concept Coupe) was very well received at last winter’s auto shows. Could it be this will go into production? Volkswagen has been busy filing for patents, so it looks like we’ll see a Jetta coupe soon! 
Patents filed for Volkswagen Jetta Coupe — Autoblog
Technorati Tags: NCC,New Concept Coupe,Volkswagen NCC,Jetta Coupe
Ever wonder what the Consumer Reports testers recommend to their friends and family? Well, I’m not surprised.
Consumer Reports Cars Blog: Just In: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
When Fiat and Chrysler merged, it was assumed that Fiat and Chrysler-branded products would be sharing a common showroom floor. Well, you know what happens when you assume. The Detroit Bureau reports that when Fiat-badged vehicles arrive Stateside at the end of the year they will be sold in an all-new showroom bereft of any manner of Chrysler product.
Source: Report: Chrysler to set up separate Fiat dealers — Autoblog
The all-new sixth-generation Jetta is an exciting addition to a stellar lineup, and just may redefine the compact segment. Check out the photos and videos on VW.com
HERNDON, Va., June 15 – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the world debut of its all-new 2011 Jetta, delivering style, precision German engineering and Carefree Maintenance. The all-new 2011 Jetta offers best-in-class rear legroom, a premium interior and Volkswagen essentials. Unveiled for the first time today at an unexpected urban oasis in Times Square, New York, the all-new 2011 Jetta features clean lines, refined side architecture and premium style. It sets a new standard in its class and will be available in the U.S. this October. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Strong growth in the US, VW sales in China and Brazil are through the roof!
VeeDub On The Rise. Carefully | The Truth About Cars
If you’ve shopped for a late-model used car, you’ve probably noticed that you’re not saving a lot of money in most cases. In many cases you’ll actually pay less for new! There are several reasons for this, but the bottom line is this: Be sure to check the new car prices too. You may end up saving some dough.
Source: Wall Street Journal
